Mocha Chingri

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Ingredients

250 grams	medium-sized prawns, cleaned and deveined
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1 teaspoon	sugar
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons	ginger-garlic paste
2 medium	tomatoes, pureed
1 cup	coconut milk
1 teaspoon	garam masala
2 green	chilies, slit
1 handful	fresh coriander leaves, chopped
—	salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Marinate the prawns with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it smokes, then reduce the heat and add the marinated prawns. Sauté until they turn pink and are half-cooked. Remove and set aside.
3. 3 In the same pan, add chopped onions and fry until golden brown.
4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
5. 5 Add pureed tomatoes, coriander powder, cumin powder, and sugar. Cook until the oil separates from the masala.
6. 6 Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
7. 7 Add the sautéed prawns back into the pan, stir well, and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the prawns are fully cooked.
8. 8 Sprinkle garam masala, slit green chilies, and chopped coriander leaves. Stir and cook for another minute.
9. 9 Adjust salt to taste and remove from heat.